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royal

[roi-uhl] / ˈrɔɪ əl /
ADJECTIVE
monarchical, grand
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aristocratic dignified illustrious imperial magnificent noble stately
STRONG
august elevated high ruling sovereign superior worthy
WEAK
authoritative baronial commanding eminent grandiose highborn honorable imposing impressive kingly lofty majestic queenly regal regnant reigning renowned resplendent splendid superb supreme
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignoble lowly poor undignified
STRONG
dishonorable inferior minor submissive
WEAK
common

Example Sentences

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Asked what he was most looking forward to ahead of late April's royal visit, he responded: "Just being with him. I've known him for a long time. He's wonderful."

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Prince Harry and wife Meghan arrived in Australia on Tuesday for their first visit down under since their headline-dominating rift with Britain's royal family.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Once a relatively obscure royal, he outmaneuvered older cousins and purged rivals to become heir apparent as the health of his father, King Salman, declined.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Fittingly, it starred one of the members of the Bruins’ royal family: a Jaquez hooper stealing her opponents’ souls from the outset.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

I always thought that princesses were supposed to be quiet and proper and sit around looking royal.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone